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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Peterborough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Peterborough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$64 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Peterborough:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Peterborough costing on average $64 (€52).
Other travel options to Peterborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
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How to get from Manchester to Peterborough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Peterborough is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G15888+G079646:58 AM3h04Manchester Victoria (MCV)10:02 AMPeterborough station (PBO)$451One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- G15888+G079646:58 AM3h04Manchester Victoria (MCV)10:02 AMPeterborough station (PBO)$451One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W84665+L016289:13 AM2h32Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:45 AMPeterborough station (PBO)$931One-way1 transfer
Other options
- W84653+G079647:12 AM2h50Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:02 AMPeterborough station (PBO)$561One-way1 transfer
C043447:39 AM3h03Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)10:42 AMPeterborough station (PBO)$591One-way0 transfers- W84658+G079718:13 AM2h49Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:02 AMPeterborough station (PBO)$961One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Peterborough:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Peterborough costing on average $64 (€52).
Other travel options to Peterborough take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Peterborough as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Peterborough station (PBO).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Peterborough, Queensgate Bus Station.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express to go to Peterborough by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Peterborough by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
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